SAN JOSE, Calif.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—January 27, 2009—
Sarnoff Corporation today announced the launch of Camera Commander™, a
complete CMOS and CCD imaging device and camera testing system for
camera manufacturers and their users.

Camera Commander is the first imaging testing system compliant with the
European Machine Vision Association (EMVA) 1288 standard, enabling it to
provide indisputable, internationally recognized test results.

Leveraging over 40 years of experience developing CMOS and CCD imaging
device solutions, including the invention of TDI imaging and the
multi-port CCD operation concept, Sarnoff’s Camera Commander offers a
compact system for efficient quality control of incoming and outgoing
imaging products.

Camera Commander is comprised of a low-cost bundle that includes a
computer, monitor, and software package for automated, high-speed
inspection and analysis to assess product quality and to evaluate the
appropriate component fit for a target application. Typically the test
time of Camera Commander is less than 5 minutes per camera compared to
the hours or days for in-house methods.

Camera Commander’s automated testing technology provides users with
comprehensive analysis delivered in one easy to digest report. Using the
EMVA 1288 testing standard, these reports provide an “apples to apples”
comparison to various products on the market that are difficult to
evaluate using testing systems built in-house.

“Manufacturers are under increasing pressure to improve quality control,
but in doing so are continuously squeezed by cost and schedule
pressures,” said Mark Clifton, Vice President of Products and Services
at Sarnoff Corporation. “Camera Commander allows them to quickly
increase sensor quality with considerable cost savings achieved through
faster inspection time and an overall reduction in the number of
returned goods.”

Camera Commander is available now for immediate delivery. For more
information, visit Sarnoff at SPIE Photonics West, January 27-29, in
Hall 1, Booth # 239, or on the web at:
http://www.sarnoffimaging.com.